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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,030.50 and 357,451.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,030.50 and 357,451.50 is: 729,996.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,030.50 : 357,451.50 = 357,451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,030.50/357,451.50 = 357,451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,030.50x = 357,451.50 × 357,451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,030.50x = 127,771,574,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,771,574,852.25/175,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,996.06

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